Viral Video: You might not be able to recall it- but apparently- we all possibly went through a test that was scary enough to make us all cry! The good part is- we were supposed to cry. Confused? Well ...

Learn how the acoustic startle response serves as a powerful tool for assessing reflex pathways and neural function.

We all jump at an unexpected noise or touch, but in some people, this startle response is exaggerated, and can cause falls and even death. Now, researchers in the United Kingdom have found new genes ...

Humans are born with only two primal fears: falling and loud noises, research reveals. The fear of falling emerges early, demonstrated by infants' hesitation at 'visual cliffs.' The 'startle reflex' ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My question concerns a subject I’ve not seen addressed in your column. My essential tremor is accompanied by an exaggerated startle response. The least sound makes me jump. I take 10 ...